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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.42, 409.41 and 157.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.42, 409.41 and 157.77 is: 236.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.42 : 409.41 = 157.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.42/409.41 = 157.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.42x = 409.41 × 157.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.42x = 64,592.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,592.62/273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.24

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